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When is it time to consider a care home?
Why should you consider Willow Grange for your loved one?
Deciding to move a loved one into a care home is not an easy choice to make. However, it is important not to delay the decision as this may result in both you and your loved one struggling significantly more.
Knowing your loved one requires care and cannot look after themselves as independently as they once did is a hard realisation to come to. Care home staff are expertly trained to help your loved one live as independently as possible whilst also being on hand to assist them as much as necessary.
Deciding to make the move to a care home will likely reduce stress and worry for your loved one, your family and yourself.
Six signs to look out for
If you notice any of these signs have developed in your loved one’s daily life, it may indicate that it is time to consider a care home.
- Falls and injuries: If your loved one has recently had a fall or injured themselves at home without anyone being around to help, it may be time to consider a care home. Living in a house with stairs, open fires, or difficult access may quickly become dangerous and challenging for your loved one. In a care home, you can have peace of mind that professionals are always on hand.
- Unable to stay on top of daily tasks: If you notice the washing piling up, weeds overtaking the garden or that your loved one is no longer confident cooking hot meals, this may indicate that daily tasks are becoming more challenging for them. Moving to a care home will mean these things are taken care of.
- Confusion: Those who have a family member who is suffering from dementia are likely to understand the complexities that the confusion it causes can bring. Signs of increasing confusion or memory loss include regular phone calls at irregular times or your loved one being unsure where they are. By moving to a care home, your loved one will receive specialist dementia care.
- Medical management: If you are concerned about the amount of medication your loved one has to take and want to ensure they take the correct amount each day, care home staff can monitor this. It is reassuring to know that your loved one is safe when taking their medication.
- Changes in mobility and personal care: You may begin to notice that your loved one is struggling to move around or maintain their usual personal hygiene routine. You can know they will get help with this in a care home.
- Stress and Worry: If you are finding yourself worrying about your loved one’s well-being to the extent that it is causing you stress, it is time to consider a care home. Choosing a care home is as much about looking after your own well-being as it is about your family members. You will experience stress relief by knowing your loved one is safe and cared for.
Why choose Willow Grange
Willow Grange is in South West London. Our beautiful home has excellent transport links close by, making it an ideal location to visit your loved one regularly.
The rooms are light, airy, and spacious, providing your family member a calming space where they can enjoy privacy safely in the knowledge staff are only down the hall should they need any assistance.
Our staff are expertly trained to provide specialist care. We tailor our care plans to suit the specific needs of each of our residents. We want them to live as independently as possible, while also ensuring all their needs are covered and that we provide help where needed.
If your loved one has dementia, you can be confident in our specialised care. Read more about how we expertly care for those with dementia here.
Our outstanding team treats every resident with dignity and respect. They work hard to build a community feel, where residents feel valued as part of the family, and where Willow Grange feels like a home from home. Residents can relax on their own or socialise with others by participating in our activities designed to encourage health and well-being.
We take nutrition seriously at Willow Grange. Our fantastic kitchen team serves a healthy menu to our residents every day. All food is prepared lovingly on site, and every resident’s dietary needs are considered.
Making the move
Moving your loved one into a care home will allow them and you to get some independence back. You can go about your day-to-day life knowing that your loved one is well cared for by expert staff and does not have to worry about any of the dangers they previously encountered living alone.
If you are ready to discuss the possibility of your loved one moving into Willow Grange, please get in touch with our friendly team on 020 8399 8948. Our staff understand how difficult it is to make this decision and will do all they can to make the transition as smooth as possible for everyone involved.